DNR OKs first statewide trout management plan
The inland trout management plan includes four primary goals.
Trout
Why this blogger is not renewing his Trout Unlimited membership
Why should someone who has devoted a fair portion of his life to coldwater conservation for the past 44 years be “forgiven” for fishing with lures? Most TU members don’t understand this concept. To them, it is all about what they view as a “greater calling” — fly-fishing. And this blogger has had enough.
Brook trout: A love of little fish
They’ll measure, at most, about 11 inches, with the majority probably going no more than 8 inches tip to tail. That’s not much fish when you’re used to 20-inch smallies, but there’s an appeal to them this blogger can’t shake.
Plan a trout trip to north-central Pennsylvania
Blogger finds solitude and excellent trout fishing.
Double duty: When trout and bass fishing overlap
In the weeks ahead trout action will likely start to dwindle as the weather warms and trout anglers back off pursuing their favorite fish. At the same time, bass fishing will intensify. But for now, at least in this part of New York, an angler can have the best of both worlds.
Hens are still calling the shots for Pennsylvania toms
Not all was lost, however, as Big Pine Creek offered outstanding trout fishing all week.
Always much-anticipated trout opener again delivers
The writer, his daughter and son-in-law enjoy trout, birds, fellowship and the pleasant weather on the opening day of trout season.
A mixed bag in trout opener
Welcome warmth greets anglers as the first day of the regional trout opener arrives. But in general, catches are slow and complaints many.
It’s a great time to be a Pennsylvania trout angler
After nearby angler lands a beautiful fish, and celebration ensues, blogger thankful to be a part of this experience – and that his boy could witness this all-around positive camaraderie along the stream.
Voluntary permits: The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s ‘Nothing for Something Program’
Offering a nice patch, button or even a bumper sticker to those who purchase voluntary permits would help to advertise the sluggish program.
Take advantage of some super – and cheap – Ohio trout fishing
ODNR offers sessions for adults and youth.
Survey: Record trout, salmon catch rates on Lake Ontario
Fishing quality in 2018 was particularly good for Chinook salmon and brown trout.
Anglers group, fish farm reach deal on disputed hatchery
Under a mediated settlement, the anglers group will buy out the lease for $160,000 and operate the hatchery as a tourism and educational attraction. Visitors will be able to see and feed trout but no commercial fish farming will take place there.
Best trout fishing of the year? You gotta’ be kidding
Pennsylvania’s above-average rainfall translates into good September trout fishing.
DNR adds four new trout fishing sites as fall season looms
That makes for 57 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state, and raises the stocking of rainbow trout to 67,000 fish in the fall season.
Biologist composes her trout stream ‘requiem’ as insects decline
Caddisfly are a staple food for trout, and according to Pat Bradt’s study, their numbers are significantly declining.
St. Louis Park artist wins trout and salmon stamp contest
The following species will be eligible for the 2020 stamp: rainbow, brown, splake and lake trout, coho, pink, chinook and Atlantic salmon.
During hot days of summer, Vermont anglers discouraged from targeting trout
Instead, anglers urged to consider warm-water fish species, such as bass, northern pike, bowfin or panfish.
Spring has sprung, and has trout anglers and turkey hunters thankful
It was surprising just how many lakes still had ice in the first week of May, despite the warm-up. If you are one of those anglers who has been waiting for ice out to finally come at your favorite trout pond, you may finally be in luck. What has been one of the longest winters that many of us can remember,…
Regulators OK fish hatchery expansion on Au Sable River
(Michigan DNR)TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — State regulators approved a fish hatchery expansion on the Au Sable River, turning aside objections from groups that fear the operation could contaminate one of northern Michigan’s most prized trout streams. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality granted a pollution discharge permit to Harrietta Hills Grayling Trout Farm, which plans eventually to raise its output…
Scientists hope bug experiment fattens Colorado River fish
The hope is that a monthslong experiment to release low, steady flows of water from Glen Canyon Dam will give the eggs that bugs lay just below the water’s surface a better chance at survival, giving fish better opportunities to feed, bulk up.
In wake of plastics spill, trout anglers hit Pocono shorelines
Trout and salmon are cold-water fish that suffer when water warms up above 70 degrees.STROUDSBURG, Pa. — After what seemed like a never-ending winter, the area’s fishermen and women were finally able to take to local waterways on Saturday for the start of the statewide trout season. While people lined the sides of lakes and streams throughout the Poconos, some…
Signs of spring: trout fishermen and deer road kills
Cold and snow not finished, even though signs of the spring season are starting to show.
Early-season trout can be hit-and-miss
New York’s trout season opens April 1. This may pose a problem because April 1 is also Easter Sunday. Nevertheless, there are bound to be those diehards who will find a way to get out on the water. Early-season anglers are likely to find streams running high, but they can improve their chance of success by fishing deep and slow. Where…
No fooling: N.Y. poised for a typical cold trout opener April 1
I at least hope for a calm day with no wind, even if the air is cold, so as to drift over the deep holes with a number of lure presentations.
Goodhue County trout habitat helpers: Arresting upland erosion
Project eyes erosion-prone gullies where conservation fixes would improve water quality, habitat.
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